Teaching Integration of 5E Instructional Model and Flower Components

Abstract

This action research aimed to develop graduated students’ understanding of teaching biology based on the 5E instructional model using a flower components lesson in a higher degree Biology Education course. The 5E instructional model was promoted in this study in view of the educational policies of the participants’ countries which supported the student-centered learning approach. Flower components topic was selected as it is a common topic in the science curriculum of participants’ countries and all participants studied this topic when they were students at the primary level. The data was collected from two student cohorts of a Biology Education course. Each cohort comprises five and six students, respectively. Students’ reflection sheet and activity sheet were analyzed using content analysis. The analysis of data indicated that the instruction enhanced students’ understanding of 5E Instructional model and flower components topic. Students were also able to plan for lessons using the 5E instructional model in other biology topics. Results of the reflection sheets also showed students’ appreciation for putting theory into practice in biology education.